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Newsom Demands Investigation into Federal Agents' Actions

1/28/2026

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Newsom Urges Accountability

California Governor Gavin Newsom urged law enforcement to fully investigate federal agents after killings in Minnesota.
He emphasized that state and local agencies are essential to justice and due process.
The move accompanies a bill expanding residents' rights to sue federal agents for civil rights violations.
The legislation targets concerns over excessive force and unlawful searches by federal officers, an issue highlighted after the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti.

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California Senate Approves Bill

The California Senate passed Senate Bill 747 to ease civil rights lawsuits against federal officers for excessive force and unlawful searches.
The measure was pushed in response to recent incidents involving immigration agents and the killing of Alex Pretti by federal agents.
The bill was approved by the Senate with a 30-10 vote along party lines.
Critics, including some Republicans, say the bill distracts from pressing state issues and could increase lawsuits against local law enforcement.
The bill now moves to the Assembly for consideration.

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Newsom Urges Accountability

California Governor Gavin Newsom urged law enforcement to fully investigate federal agents after killings in Minnesota.
He emphasized that state and local agencies are essential to justice and due process.
The move accompanies a bill expanding residents' rights to sue federal agents for civil rights violations.
The legislation targets concerns over excessive force and unlawful searches by federal officers, an issue highlighted after the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti.

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